The following products are made by Australian Aboriginal artists and craftmakers or designed by Indigenous artists. Indigenous artisan Daniel Murphy, a Djirrbal and Ngadjonji man from the clans of Far North Queensland creates the returning boomerangs (Wangan), didgeridoos (Yigi Yigi) and other authentic traditional Australian Aboriginal artifacts.
Traditional Wooden Products and Play Sets
Ply Non Returning Decorating Boomerang 45cmProduct Code: 91189Save 16%Regular Price $13.09 Special Price $10.95 $9.95This boomerang has been crafted by Indigenous artist Murruppi. It is shaped to fly, but the plywood proved too heavy, so it flies, but doesn't return! This makes it a perfect candidate to paint and decorate for a gift. The boomerang measures 45cmL.
Quick View- Ply Non Returning Decorating 45cm Boomerangs 10pcsProduct Code: 96530Save 30%Regular Price $131.45 Special Price $91.85 $83.50
These boomerangs have been crafted by Indigenous artist Murruppi. They are shaped to fly, but the plywood proved too heavy, so they fly, but don't return! This makes them the perfect candidate to paint and decorate for a gift. The boomerangs measure 45cmL.
Quick View - Hand Painted SlateProduct Code: 02560Price $19.69 $17.90
Hand painted art on slate featuring Aboriginal designs by Indigenous artist Murruppi. Measures approximately 10cm x 9cm. Designs, colours and shape will vary.
Quick View - Hunting BoomerangProduct Code: 02552Price $65.89 $59.90
Hand-carved souvenir hunting boomerang made from hardwood. Measures approximately 60cm long. Made by Indigenous artist Murruppi.
Quick View - Bardi Grubs with Coolamon SetProduct Code: 02575Price $54.89 $49.90
Did you know Bardi Grubs (Witchetty Grubs) are the larva of a moth? They can be found in the root system of the Witchetty Bush. High in protein they taste a lot like scrambled eggs! Each of these grubs has been painted to represent the dots and colours on the real animal. They are all unique with some coloured and some plain, also some painted with the traditional symbol of a Bardi grub. Incorporating bush tucker into your dramatic play experiences creates opportunities to embed culture into curriculum. Can also be used in sensory play activities, in treasure hunts and so much more. Made of wood.
Set Includes:
- 3 x Bardi Grubs 7cmL
- 2 x Bardi Grubs 6cmL
- 1 x Coolamon measuring 10.5 cmL x 9cmW.
- Witchetty Grubs with Coolamon SetProduct Code: 02576Price $32.89 $29.90
Did you know an uncooked witchetty grub tastes like scrambled eggs but taste like popcorn and almonds when cooked? Witchetty grubs are found in the roots of the witchetty bush (acacia kempeana) and some river red gums. Harvested all year round, great care is taken to ensure that the witchetty grub tree isn’t harmed when collecting the grubs never digging up more than three of the bush’s shallow roots at any one time.
Witchetty grubs are also used as bush medicine when crushed into a paste and spread over a burn or wound. Witchetty grubs feature in many dreamtime stories and as an Individual totem to be protected. Dimensions and design may vary due to handmade nature. Made from felt.
This set includes:
- 3 x Witchetty Grubs 9cmL
- 1 x Coolamon measuring 10.5cmL x 9cmW
- Fish Trap Play SetProduct Code: 02578Price $109.89 $99.90
This playset is a combination of indigenous Australian traditional fishing practices and can be used in a variety ways. Menang Nyungar fish traps have been used in Oyster Harbour WA for up to 6500 years. These fish traps are a circular rock formation that water covers in high tide allowing fish to enter into the rock trap. As the tide goes out larger fish are caught inside the rocks whilst smaller fish escape ensuring sustainable fishing practices. The woven fish trap is used in river systems by placing the trap in between a barrier only allowing fish or eels to enter the trap where they cannot get out these traps are then used to carry the fish to the campground. Elder Collard's fishing stories and encouragement to have a story from Albany inspired this set. Len Collard is a Whadjuk Nyungar elder and a respected Traditional Owner of the Perth Metropolitan area and surrounding lands, rivers, swamps ocean and it's culture.
This set includes:
- 1 x Felt Ocean Mat measuring 30cm in diameter
- 4 x Hand Carved Fishes 3cm-5cmL
- 6 x Felt Stones
- 1 x Fish Trap approx 8cm diameter and 18cmL
- Bush Tucker Honey Ant and Coolamon SetProduct Code: 02577Price $32.89 $29.90
Australian Aboriginals have eaten native animal and plant foods for an estimated 60,000 years. Our Bush Tucker range celebrates this cultural knowledge and traditions by allowing Educators to quickly incorporate traditional bush foods into their curriculum. Found in Australia’s arid or semi-arid environments the honey ants are ants that have swollen abdomens full of sweet honeydew. Traditionally gathered by women from nests found under shrubs or trees and collected in coolamons, the honey is sucked from the abdomen taking care not to kill or hurt the ant (whilst not getting bitten) allowing the ants to continue making more honey.
This set includes:
- 3 x Honey Ants 4cmL
- 1 x Coolamon measuring 10.5cmL x 9cmW
- Large Indigenous Tracking Discs in Leather Pouch 5pcsProduct Code: 02585Price $94.49 $85.90
These large tracking stamps allow educators to celebrate the unique history of our Australian native animals and the tracking skills of Australia’s Aboriginal people.
Hand crafted from wood this set can be used in a variety of ways to celebrate and teach the rich history of tracking in Australia. They can be used in conjunction with dough, as rubbings and as a provocation for art, painting and storytelling. They are perfect as conversation starters and to connect children to country by intentionally teaching them about our First Nations People.
With a handy leather pouch for storage, this tracking set is the perfect portable choice for a range of cultural based learning!
Each disc measures 11cm diameter.
Quick View - Gathering and Bushfoods Story Stones 13pcsProduct Code: 02590Price $109.89 $99.90
This beautiful set of story stones are designed by a local Nyungar artist and depict Aboriginal symbols relating to Gathering and Bushfood.
These 12 story stones are hand carved and engraved with indigenous symbols. The set comes with an additional hand painted stone. To assist you to understand each symbol a fact sheet is included explaining the symbols represented.
This multi-use resource will promote a greater understanding of Aboriginal gathering and bushfood. They can be used to enhance literacy through storytelling and as a visual prop when reading books about Aboriginal culture and heritage. They would be great to include in a creative area as rubbing stones and are ideal to support and promote conversations about gathering food and bush tucker.
Each story stone measures 7cmH x 4.5cmW. The story stones come with a hand woven dilly bag for storage.
Quick View - Hunting and Tracking Story Stones 13pcsProduct Code: 02591Price $109.89 $99.90
This beautiful set of story stones are designed by a local Nyungar artist and depict Aboriginal symbols relating to Hunting and Gathering.
These 12 Hunting and Gathering story stones are hand carved and engraved with indigenous symbols, and the set comes with an additional hand painted stone. The story stones are a multi-use resource and will promote a greater understanding of Aboriginal culture and heritage. They could be used to enhance literacy through storytelling and could be used as a visual prop when reading books about Aboriginal culture and heritage. They would be great to support and promote conversations about animals tracks and hunting.
To assist you to understand each symbol a fact sheet is included explaining the symbols represented in the set. The stones and fact sheet come with their own hand woven dilly bag for storage.
Dimensions: 7cmH x 4.5cmW.
Quick View - Country Story Stones 13pcsProduct Code: 02592Price $109.89 $99.90
These story stones are a multi-use resource and will promote a greater understanding of Aboriginal culture and heritage. They could be used to enhance literacy through storytelling and could be used as a visual prop when reading books about Aboriginal culture and heritage. They would be ideal to support and promote conversations about weather and weather systems. This beautiful set of story stones are designed by a local Nyungar artist and depict Aboriginal symbols relating to country.
The 12 Country story stones are hand carved and engraved with indigenous symbols, the set comes with an additional hand painted stone. To assist you to understand each symbol a fact sheet is included explaining the symbols represented in the set. The stones and fact sheet come with their own hand woven dilly bag for storage.
Each stone measures 7cmH x 4.5cmW.
Quick View - Mob and Ceremony Story Stones 13pcsProduct Code: 02593Price $109.89 $99.90
Designed by a local Nyungar artist this beautiful set of story stones depict Aboriginal symbols relating to Mob and Ceremony. They are hand carved and engraved with indigenous symbols. The set comes with an additional hand painted stone.
To assist you to understand each symbol a fact sheet is included explaining the symbols represented in the set. The stones and fact sheet come with their own hand woven dilly bag for storage.
These story stones are a multi use resource and will promote a greater understanding of Aboriginal culture and heritage. They could be used to enhance literacy through storytelling and could be used as a visual prop when reading books about Aboriginal culture and heritage. They are ideal to support and promote conversations about Aboriginal Meeting Places and Ceremonies.
Each story stone measures 7cmH x 4.5cmW.
Quick View - Hardwood Clapsticks 30cmL 2pcsProduct Code: 30315Price $31.79 $28.90
Hand carved timber musical instrument by Indigenous artist Murruppi.
Artifact is used for rhythm during traditional dance, singing, chanting or didgeridoo playing. Sound is made by hitting the two hard pieces together.
These clapsticks are made from mulga wood, however they can also be made from other hardwoods such as gidgi, ironbark, bloodwood, black wattle or other eucalyptus wood. These clapsticks vary in length between 25cm and 30cm in length.
Quick View - Traditional Woman's Digging Stick Hand-PaintedProduct Code: 02530Price $98.89 $89.90The digging stick is a wooden implement sharpened at one end which the Aboriginal women use to dig for roots, tubers and other bush foods. This hand-crafted and hand-painted tool is also used in women's ceremonies. Artwork varies. Measures approx 1.5m in length. Quick View
- Traditional Spear Hand PaintedProduct Code: 02520Price $142.89 $129.90
The spear was the favoured hunting weapon of the Aborigines. This spear is made and hand-painted in the traditional way. Designs will vary. The spear measures approx 1.5m long.
Quick View - Large Coolamon Painted 40cmProduct Code: 02510Price $131.89 $119.90The Coolamon is a multi-purpose shallow vessel or dish with curved sides ranging in length from 20–70 cm, and similar in shape to a canoe. They were traditionally used by Aboriginal men to carry water, fruits, nuts, as well as to cradle babies. This hand painted Coolamon is approx 40cm long, 20cm wide and around 4cm deep. Designs will vary. Quick View
- Traditional Shield Hand-PaintedProduct Code: 02515Price $274.89 $249.90
The shield has long been used within Aboriginal communities not only for protection, but as a symbolic implement used in rituals. This genuine hand-painted shield measures 80cmL x 20cmW. Designs will vary.
Quick View - 10 Plywood Returning Boomerangs 45cmProduct Code: 96520Save 10%Regular Price $131.45 Special Price $118.25 $107.50These boomerangs are genuine hand made timber artifacts and guaranteed to return. Ready to paint plywood measuring 45cmL. Made by indigenous artist Murruppi. Quick View
- 50 Plywood Returning Boomerangs 45cmProduct Code: 96522Save 25%Regular Price $657.25 Special Price $492.25 $447.50These boomerangs are genuine hand made timber artifacts and guaranteed to return. Ready to paint plywood measuring 45cmL. Made by indigenous artist Murruppi. Quick View
- 100 Plywood Returning Boomerangs 45cmProduct Code: 96525Save 30%Regular Price $1,314.50 Special Price $920.15 $836.50These boomerangs are genuine hand made timber artifacts and guaranteed to return. Ready to paint plywood measuring 45cmL. Made by indigenous artist Murruppi. Quick View
- 10 Left-Handed Plywood Returning Boomerangs 45cmProduct Code: 96521Save 10%Regular Price $131.45 Special Price $118.25 $107.50
LEFT-HANDED boomerangs are available! It's much easier to throw a left-handed boomerang as it is designed to spin and circle in the opposite direction to a right-handed one. These boomerangs are genuine hand made timber artifacts and guaranteed to return. Ready to paint plywood measuring 45cmL. Made by indigenous artist Murruppi.
Quick View - Indigenous Set 6pcsProduct Code: 96515Save 15%Regular Price $515.35 Special Price $437.25 $397.50
Traditionally hand-crafted and hand-painted by indigenous artist Murruppi. Set includes a bullroarer, 2 clap sticks, a returning 45cm boomerang, a didgeridoo - 85cmL (white ant hollowed eucalyptus) and an emu caller (slap the end to imitate an emu call). Artwork will vary.
Quick View - Bullroarer Hand Painted 30cmLProduct Code: 30301Price $43.89 $39.90The bullroarer is a sacred object used in Aboriginal ceremonies, consisting of a piece of wood attached to a string, whirled round to produce a roaring noise for communicating over greatly extended distances. Made from hardwood - mulga, eucalyptus or acacia. Traditionally hand crafted and hand painted by artist Murruppi. Artwork may vary. Quick View
- Clap Sticks Hand Painted 30cmL 2pcsProduct Code: 30302Price $65.89 $59.90Clap Sticks are the traditional percussion instrument of all Aboriginal people, providing rhythmic accompaniment for song and dance. They consist of two sticks traditionally hand crafted and hand painted by artist Murruppi. The timber used is spotted gum, mulga, black wattle or gidgi. Each clapstick measures 30cmL. Artwork may vary. Quick View
